News station Local 12 teamed up with chain restaurant Raising Cane’s to create “12 Cane’s of Christmas,” a campaign dedicated to spotlighting local teachers.
Local 12 viewers were encouraged to nominate their favorite teachers, and the St. Bernard-Elmwood Place community nominated Karen Kresser, a kindergarten teacher who has been with our district for many years.
On November 21, Local 12 anchor Adam Clements and Raising Cane’s marketing team visited SBEP Elementary to surprise Mrs. Kresser with the news that she was chosen as a recipient of the Christmas Star Teacher Award. Mrs. Kresser’s class received a free lunch from Raising Cane’s and had a great time celebrating. To watch Local 12's news segment that featured an interview and story on Mrs. Kresser, it is available on their website here: https://local12.com/community/12-canes-of-christmas/honoring-excellence-first-canes-christmas-star-teacher-surprised-at-school-raising-chicken-student-local12-contest-for-outstanding-teachers-free-lunch